December 11, 2006 -
The 16 percent of eligible voters who bothered to cast ballots in yesterday's congressional runoff election in the New Orleans area sent Rep. William Jefferson (D-La.) back to Washington for a ninth term, handing the ethically challenged politician a decisive 57 percent of the vote in his race against attorney and state Rep.
December 11, 2006 -
The Charleston (West Virginia) Gazette reports on a disturbing case involving two employees of Iranian descent at the National Institute for Occupational Safety Health, whose lives were destroyed two years ago in what critics say is a blatant case
December 11, 2006 -
The U.S.'s troubled relationship with Cuba took another turn this weekend, with revelations that Florida congresswoman Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R) would "welcome" the assassination of Cuban leader Fidel Castro. According to the Miami Herald:
December 8, 2006 -
Ho ho ho, the Holiday Season is here! If you're still looking for that perfect gift for your favorite Southerner or South-watcher, here are some ideas: Great Music: Drinkhouse to Church House Vol. 1
December 8, 2006 -
As Facing South has noted before, one of the biggest long-term trends happening in the South has been the rapid growth of suburbs, which have grown faster in the South than any other region.
December 8, 2006 -
As Facing South has noted before, one of the biggest long-term trends happening in the South has been the rapid growth of suburbs, which have grown faster in the South than any other region.
December 7, 2006 -
Saying the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet has destroyed large parts of Louisiana's coastline and contributed to the devastating damage New Orleans suffered during Hurricane Katrina, a coalition of environmental scholars and advocates this week released a report calling for the shipping canal's closure.